840 x 472 British-Eritreans from came together in a powerful demonstration in front of Downing Street demanding respect of their rights to celebrate their culture.

British-Eritreans Celebrates Successful Demonstraton for Rights and Culture

British-Eritreans gathered in a peaceful demonstration on Downing Street with the goal of addressing challenges that included harassment and intimidation attempts by certain groups, as well as the sudden cancellation of lawful cultural events by local authorities. PRESS RELEASE The British-Eritrean Communities and Organizations Network (BECON) extends its heartfelt congratulations and admiration to the British-Eritrean […]

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Attack on Eritrean Festival Was A Classic Pogrom

“I believe the city of Toronto, its Mayor, its Council, and the police, owe an apology to the Eritrean festival organizers …” BY TAYLOR REPORT Despite warnings, the Toronto Eritrean Festival was attacked by thugs. Police came late, did little, and the media jump all over the victims. The same organization in US, Germany, and […]

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Ethiopia and Eritrea Peace Concord: Reconciling with the Past and the Way Forward

BY NEAMIN ZELEKE My Eritreans brothers and sisters present here at the Festival, Distinguished guests and panelists Honorable organizers of the festival, Let me first express my appreciation for inviting me to this panel. The invited guest speaker was Andargachew Tsiege, Patriotic Ginbot 7’s Member of the executive committee and head of the secretariat. But […]

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President Isaias Officially Opens Eritrean National Festival 2016

By Shabait, President Isaias Afwerki has officially opened the Eritrean National Festival 2016 yesterday, 06 August, at the Expo Grounds here in the capital. Present on the occasion were Government and PFDJ officials, heads of National Unions and members of the Diplomatic corp. The President observed the different sections of the Festival during which he […]

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Toronto Eritrean Festival is Expression of Resilience and Victory

By Amanuel Biedemariam, The spirit and the essence of the Eritrean Festivals that takes place in Eritrea and around the world during the summer months is deeply rooted on the history of the struggle for liberation and Bologna Italy where it all started. On July 4, 1974, thousands of Eritreans from Europe, Middle East and […]

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The Media Challenges and the Eritrean Charisma of Unity

By Lambros Kyrikakakos, FIRST, I want to reiterate that the time you give us to reply to your questions, is always diametrically opposite and inconsistent with the gravity of accusations against us. This shows that there is no genuine intention on your part to approach our issues in a balanced and honest manner. You made […]

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The 2014 Eritrean Festival in Washington D.C.

By Eritrean Media Committee, AT a time when Eritreans are celebrating Festivals in various places throughout the world, In the Washington DC metro area the 2014 version was celebrated with zeal. To start the weekend on Friday August 8th, 2014 at the Sheraton Pentagon City the official 2014 Festival kicked off with a seminar and an […]

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